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KOBELCO Construction Machinery Co.,Ltd.

KOBELCO Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., a prominent player in the construction machinery industry, is headquartered in Japan. Established in 1930, the company has evolved into a leading manufacturer of excavators and other heavy equipment, serving major operational regions across Asia, Europe, and North America. KOBELCO is renowned for its innovative hydraulic excavators, which are distinguished by their advanced technology and fuel efficiency. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of eco-friendly machinery that meets stringent environmental standards. With a strong market position, KOBELCO continues to be recognised for its commitment to quality and performance, making it a trusted choice for construction professionals worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does KOBELCO Construction Machinery Co.,Ltd.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

18

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Transport Equipment Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

19

Industry Benchmark

KOBELCO Construction Machinery Co.,Ltd.'s score of 18 is lower than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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KOBELCO Construction Machinery Co.,Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

KOBELCO Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., headquartered in Japan, reported its carbon emissions data for the years 2019 to 2021. In 2021, the company emitted approximately 15,300 kg CO2e for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, while Scope 3 emissions included an additional 44,900 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. This marked a reduction from 2020, where total emissions were about 16,500 kg CO2e across all scopes. In 2019, KOBELCO's emissions were approximately 20,000 kg CO2e for each scope. Despite these figures, KOBELCO has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they disclosed any science-based targets (SBTi) for emissions reduction. The company continues to monitor its carbon footprint as part of its broader climate commitments, although specific pledges or detailed reduction strategies have not been outlined.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. KOBELCO Construction Machinery Co.,Ltd.'s primary industry is Other transport equipment (35), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. KOBELCO Construction Machinery Co.,Ltd. is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

KOBELCO Construction Machinery Co.,Ltd. is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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